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 As my website and blog grow, I realize I’m gearing more and more toward not only the history of Magick and the Occult, but practical knowledge and information. I was having a conversation with Eddie this morning about crystal balls. You know, the clear and magickal orb that has captivated the imagination of people for centuries. Think: The Labyrinth. But, did you know that there is some danger to using these oracle spheres? And no, I do not mean finding out parts of your future we possibly didn’t want to know. I mean, real danger. Fire, to be exact. Whether you keep a crystal ball as an ornamental treasure, or you practice scrying, they actually pose a bit of a fire hazard. Do you remember playing with magnifying glasses as a child? Holding the window over a leaf or stick and watching it begin to smoke as the sun’s rays penetrated and created almost a firefly laser beam was one of my favorite pastimes. I am actually not sure if kids really do this anymore, but in the 80s we didn...

 Recently, I mentioned a Facebook group post I had come across in which a young “witch” was expressing her concern for her friend using naughty baneful Magick. And so, naturally, she needed to know how to tattle-tale to the great Hekate, in hopes this peaceful Deity would punish her for her wicked ways. Come the fuck on. There are many Gods and Goddesses who are systematically being transformed into fluff bunnies. However, poor Hekate seems to be the most utilized victim of this injustice. And she is taking a huge hit in the reputation department to pander to this new wave of “baby witches” who seem to need weighted blankets and someone to hold their hand to simply wake up in the morning. Hekate is not a nature Goddess of safe darkness and theatrical dark romance. The true history of Hekate is far from the sanitized, benevolent image presented by many in contemporary spiritual circles. She was not a gentle guide or maternal protector, but a formidable and feared deity associated...

The other day, I made my way to my trusted local Apothecary, gathering various herbs for my healing arsenal. In a moment that perfectly captured the brain fog that accompanies these infections, I had almost walked away without the most crucial component of my remedy. Just as the herbalist was ringing up my purchases, I suddenly remembered – turmeric! That golden powder that has become my reliable ally in these battles. Within just a day of combining the turmeric with my blue sage tea, the transformation was remarkable. The inflammation that had made my face feel like an overripe tomato subsided, and I found myself returning to my usual, delightfully bitchy self. It's these consistent results that make me such a passionate advocate for this remarkable spice. Living with chronic sinusitis for two decades has been a challenging journey, but discovering the healing power of turmeric has transformed my approach to managing this condition. After years of struggling with conventional trea...

  I’ve been a bit under the weather, so I hadn’t added as many old-fashioned recipes to the blog as I wanted. Now that I’m feeling better, I realized how behind I was on household chores—one of them being baking bread for the week or two ahead. This series is an extension of my belief that there is magick and ritual in all that we do. And when we honor our family by providing them with fresh-made foods, we honor spirits. I especially like to use my own homemade breads when I am in need of a ritual offering for someone who prefers such pleasantries. Part of my household “chores,” if you will, is making sure Eddie has good meals for when he’s out there working his rear end off so that I can stay home—something I am always grateful for. I express this gratitude in cooking, since I am not, by nature, the most affectionate of people. I am also all about saving money, and when you go through as much bread as we do, baking is really the cheapest way to go! Fun Fact: I am intolerant to ...

  Natural Healing: Blue Sage Antibiotic Tea for Pain Relief and Infection A gentle yet powerful herbal remedy from my garden to yours As someone deeply committed to natural healing, I've transformed my approach to wellness through plant-based remedies. My journey has taught me the importance of sourcing herbs directly from nature or trusted apothecaries, steering clear of processed supplements. As I often say: if it's in a capsule, it's CRAP! Currently managing a mild infection, I'm sharing my trusted Blue Sage Tea recipe - a remedy I consistently turn to for its remarkable healing properties. Why This Tea Works This carefully crafted blend combines powerful natural ingredients that work in harmony to provide relief. Blue Sage serves as the cornerstone, offering antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory benefits while promoting a sense of calm. When paired with warming cinnamon, immune-supporting Blewit mushrooms, and gentle California Poppy, it creates a therapeutic brew tha...

  Recently, we moved into a new home - well, new to us. In many ways, everything about this is new. My entire life I have lived in rural environments, and now I find myself cohabitating with neighbors and constant activities going on outside and around me. My home has become my safe space as it never was before, a place for me to hide. Fortunately, there are some Spirits and Entities here with me. All of these changes and processes have me thinking quite a bit about different aspects of my spirituality and my life. I thought it was a good topic to discuss the importance of the spirits that are all around us and how they affect and influence everything from our lives to our relationships. I have always been a firm believer that whether you are an atheist, a Christian, or a spiritualist, there is undoubtedly energy at play in all of our environments. There are so many things in this world that are not explained. Sometimes that's because we subconsciously don't want to accept that...

Have you experienced unexplained phenomena in your home ? Do you suspect you might have an entity sharing your space? Before you whip out the sage, or the Ouija Board, let's talk about a few things. Oftentimes, our home or land has a lot of history. For instance, my last home was an old orange grove office in the early 1940s. And the land itself was the site of two prominent massacres: The St. Johns River Massacre and The Seminole Wars. So, it's likely not surprising when I tell you that my home boasted a lot of entities. And couple that with my spiritual practice, there were "a lot a lot" of entities there. My current home, which we recently moved to, is proving to have a few interesting characters, which didn't immediately make themselves known. But, when I moved in I immediately began leaving offerings, acknowledging anyone or thing who may be here, and of course my spiritual rituals and spell work. As time has passed, there are two specific beings who have mad...